Kindred Table Server

Description

About Kindred Table

Kindred Table is a chef-inspired, New American restaurant opening inside the Crowne Plaza Lansing. Our name says a lot about who we are: Kindred speaks to people who feel like family, and Table represents the place where they gather.

We’re building a place where warm hospitality meets bold, unfussy food made with care. A place that feels relaxed but intentional. A place where guests feel welcomed and servers feel empowered to create great experiences.

We open January 2026, and we’re looking for servers who want to help us create something special from day one.

Website: https://www.kindredtablelansing.com/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/kindredtablelansing/

The Role

As part of our opening team, you’ll be one of the first people guests connect with. The friendly face that sets the tone for their entire visit. You’ll guide them through the menu, make thoughtful recommendations, deliver food and beverages with care, and help create the kind of moments that make people want to come back again and again.

We’re not trying to be fancy for the sake of it. We’re trying to be warm, genuine, and consistently excellent. If that resonates with you, you’ll love it here.

Hourly pay based on experience

What You’ll Do

• Take guest orders and deliver food and drinks with accuracy, timing, and hospitality
• Provide warm, genuine, people-first service
• Learn our menu and confidently guide guests through their options
• Complete all required training
• Help maintain a clean, organized dining room
• Perform opening and closing duties (stocking, resetting, cleaning)
• Monitor alcohol service responsibly, check IDs, and communicate concerns to leadership
• Jump in wherever needed — because that’s what great teams do

Who Thrives Here

This job is perfect for someone who:

• Loves taking care of people
• Feels energized in a warm, fast-paced environment
• Likes being part of something brand new
• Enjoys working with a team that values kindness, professionalism, and fun
• Knows that great service is about connection, not just steps of service
• Wants to grow with a restaurant at the start of its story

If you bring heart, hustle, and hospitality, the rest we can teach.

Benefits and Discounts for all Part-time and Full-time Employees

• Holiday bonus
• Sick time
• Travel benefits at IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide
• Friends and Family rate at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West
• Retirement plan with company match

Full-Time Team Members Also Receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation time
• Vacation enhancement
• Personal day
• Paid holidays
• Funeral/bereavement leave
• Pet bereavement leave
• Footwear reimbursement
• $20,000 life insurance policy

Requirements

Specific job knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Communication skills, written or verbal, in the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Basic reading, writing, and math.
• Ability to navigate necessary software and applications.
• Ability to comply with local laws regarding food handling and alcohol service; must be able to take and pass the ServSafe Alcohol Safety exam.
• Ability to engage with guests and colleagues.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must meet the minimum legal age to serve alcohol.

E.E.O: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a drug free workplace. Background checks are done on all positions.

Join Us

If you’re ready to serve great food, make great connections, and help open a restaurant that feels like family, we’d love to meet you.